1995 MAZDA RX-7

2 recalls — 4 complaints

00E069000 Nov 6, 2000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MAZDA SPEED RESINOUS HOODS, DESIGNED AND SOLD AS ACCESSORY PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 1992-1995 RX7 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1, 1997, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 19, 2000.
Consequence
A HOOK ON A HOOD STRIKER FOR THE RESINOUS HOOD MAY SEPARATE FROM A BASE PLATE AT THE WELDED PORTION DUE TO INSUFFICIENT WELDING STRENGTH. THE HOOD MAY SUDDENLY OPEN DURING OPERATION, LOSING FRONT VISIBILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
MAZDA WILL NOTIFY THE RX7 VEHICLE CUSTOMERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO A MAZDA DEALER TO HAVE THE HOOD STRIKER REPLACED WITH A MODIFIED ONE.
16 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
96V149000 Aug 2, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
OIL MIST CONTAINED IN THE ENGINE INTAKE AIR CAN COLLECT OVER TIME IN THE BRAKE VACUUM CHECK VALVE PREVENTING THE CHECK VALVE FROM OPENING AT THE SPECIFIED PRESSURE REDUCING POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKES.
Consequence
BRAKE PERFORMANCE CAN BE DIMINISHED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE TWO VACUUM HOSES, INCLUDING THE CHECK VALVE, WITH MODIFIED HOSES.
13,900 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Dec 19, 2000
MOTOR WAS REPLACED AT IN 1995 AT 15,000. FIVE YEARS LATER AND 15,000 MILES THE MOTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, THE VEHICLE STALLS, OWNER HAS BEEN TOLD BY MECHANICS, THAT THE APEX SEAL IS PARTIALLY COLLAPSED, WHICH IS THE SAME REASON THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED IN 1995. *CJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Dec 5, 2000
MOTOR WAS REPLACED AT IN 1995 AT 15,000. FIVE YEARS LATER AND 15,000 MILES THE MOTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, THE VEHICLE STALLS, OWNER HAS BEEN TOLD BY MECHANICS, THAT THE APEX SEAL IS PARTIALLY COLLAPSED, WHICH IS THE SAME REASON THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED IN 1995. *CJ
TIRES Mar 5, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE DO NOT HANDLE WELL IN WET CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN VEHICLE SLIPPING OFF OF ROAD INTO TREES.
TIRES Jun 19, 1998
WET CONDITION THE CAR HAS NOT STOPPING ABILITY, DUE TO WIDE TIRES IN THE RAIN.

EPA Fuel Economy — 1995 MAZDA RX-7

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.3L 2-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 15.0 22.0 18.0 Premium $3,850
1.3L 2-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 15.0 23.0 18.0 Premium $3,850

CO2 Emissions: 493.7 g/mile (Two Seaters)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — MAZDA RX-7

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE96027 Opened: Apr 16, 1996 — Closed: Sep 30, 1996
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1992
MAZDA RX7 AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILURE
MALFUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT SYSTEM

MAZDA RX-7 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA RX-7 across all model years (1990–1995).

14 Total Recalls
205 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
6 Reported Crashes
50 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MAZDA RX-7 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1995 (current) 2 4
1994 4 26 View
1993 4 111 View
1992 1 0 View
1991 1 30 View
1990 2 31 View
1987 0 3 View

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